👦 Māui — Name Meaning & Origin

Māui

“The demigod Māui”

Gender👦 Boy
OriginMāori, Polynesian
Used inNew Zealand, French Polynesia, Cook Islands, Niue, Tokelau
Numerology8 — strong, ambitious and good with money
Letters4 · starts with M
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Frequently asked questions

What is the meaning of the name Māui?

Māui means "The demigod Māui" (Māori, Polynesian origin).

Is Māui a boy or girl name?

Māui is a boy's name.

What is the lucky number for Māui?

In Pythagorean numerology the name Māui adds up to 8, linked with being strong, ambitious and good with money.

Name meanings come from the name's language of origin; many names carry more than one meaning in different languages and communities. Rashi and nakshatra follow the traditional first-syllable (Namakshar) method — for an exact rashi use the baby's birth chart.

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